The Enchanted Sweet Shop: Open for Business

by Reiko Hiroshima, Alexander O. Smith (Translator), jyajya (Illustrator)

“A literary treat bursting with charm, whimsy, and just a dash of mischief. Delightfully magical and impossible to resist!” –Susie Yi, author of Cat & Cat Adventures

An international bestseller—over 10 million copies sold—now available in English! The first installment in The Enchanted Sweet Shop series featuring six stories about a magical candy shop that sells sweets to make all of your wishes come true.

Welcome to Zenitendo, an Enchanted Sweet Shop, where all your wishes could come true.

Tucked away in a quiet alley is an enchanted sweet shop, where customers find themselves mysteriously drawn. In six short, magical tales, readers meet the shop’s proprietress, Beniko, who finds personalized sweets with the power to change her customer’s fate—but only if they follow the instructions.

Can a Gummy Mermaid cure a girl's fear of the water?Will a box of stolen Wild Animal Crackers teach a naughty boy a lesson?Is a Big Deal Bonbon the means for a desperate man to find fame and glory?Might Ice Scream be a woman's antidote to the sweltering summer heat?AND MORE!
A perfect blend of magic and mischief, Reiko Hiroshima’s whimsical storytelling matched with jyajya’s Manga-inspired illustrations throughout will leave readers spellbound.

128 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication April 20, 2027

About the author

Reiko Hiroshima ( 廣嶋玲子)

Other languages:
- Korean: 히로시마 레이코
- Chinese: 广岛玲子

Reviews

[Kiki · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely delightful read. As a mom im always looking for books to keep my child engaged and expand their love of reading. This book hit all the marks for me. The premise is simple, a magical candy shop that fulfills desires, if you follow the rules. Uncomplicated and easy to understand. But the author really stretched their creativity muscles. None of the stories felt the same and each character was unique in desires and personality. I was able to connect with all the stories. The lessons are present in each tale but not heavy handed. The diversity of situations and consequences will keep a child's attention till the back cover. This is a must get for my bookshelf. I enjoyed reading it as a mom and my son will definitely enjoy it too. (He's gonna love the animal crackers!)

[DeeAnn TheTBRBucketlist · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Enchanted Sweet Shop: Open for Business by Reiko Hiroshima
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Thanks so much to Clarion Books for the eBook. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

If you enjoyed the stories from Before the Coffee Gets Cold this is a great read, but for middle grade readers with kid friendly stories about a hidden sweet shop. Each of the stories had a couple great illustrations and a lesson a kid could connect with. The stories were imaginative, but quick enough to keep a kid’s attention. It would be great to read one story a night. I could totally see my 8 year old reader enjoying this.

[Bibliohiker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me review this book. This was a quick and fun read about finding luck and the flip side of luck. The sweet shop appears to those in need of just the right treat. But each treat can have unwanted effects as well, if the instructions aren’t read all the way through. Sometimes we get more than we bargained for. I can’t wait to read the 2nd book!